compassion

Is there actually any real difference between one part of our being and another or is the only difference the means of expression?

When fear is in control we become resistant to change and spontaneity; we get angry and defensive, reinforcing separateness, isolation and enmity. Fear arises when the ego-mind is threatened, making us reject anything that is unfamiliar; in so doing we surrender our sensibility and compassion.

We’ve already proven that war does not work, that fighting and killing in the name of religion, to wipe out an enemy, or to claim control never has a happy ending, always there is suffering and anguish and continued pain with no end in sight. The dualistic belief that there’s an ‘us’ and ‘them’ causes an endless no-win situation, blanketing our minds with ignorance.

Abhorrence towards others is based on the belief that we are all separate from each other, that we can hurt another without hurting ourselves, that I am more important than you. It breaks friendships and families, while creating self-righteousness and arrogance. Prejudice closes our heart and shuts down our sensitivity.

Greed, hatred and ignorance are the root causes of unhappiness. They can trick our minds into believing happiness lies anywhere other than within ourselves.

Is it possible to live in this world that appears so heartless, with a heart that is open and loving?

So how do we embody who we are really and connect with dignity, humanity and humility, both as individuals and as a human race?

There’s too much fear and fighting going on in the world, between ISIS, Ebola, violent assaults and rape. We may feel completely powerless, unable to help, but perhaps the greatest thing we can do is to make friends with our own fear rather than blaming others.

It’s that time of year again when the holidays are over and life gets busy, your work load is picking up, kids are back at school, and autumn is beckoning.

While in Greece we were invited to a local village dance. It was to be held in a nearby field, and we were fascinated to discover it started very late, about 11pm, lasting until the early hours of the morning. It was a beautiful moonlit night. The entire village was present: small children, lanky teenagers, grannies and old men clinging to walking sticks. What a wonderful sight!

Everyone talks about the ego: ego trips, healthy ego, negative ego, big ego, get rid of your ego, even kill your ego. But what is the ego? Is there such a thing? Or is the ego just a version of our hyper-inflated need for security in a world of apparent threats?

Mainstream psychology has a way of “making us sick”… process-oriented psychology takes a completely different perspective of people ‘outside the norm’… learn more here

A few tips for picking yourself up when your inner “Debbie Downer”takes over….

The 5th law of wellness is essential for overall well-being. Practice Love and Compassion is about how love, friendship, and kindness foster health and wellness

It’s only ever about you? Can you feel that or does it cause discomfort? Read on and Ed and Deb Shapiro will show you how Disliking Someone is Really Disliking Yourself.

Jon Satin and Chris Pattay reflect on how to open up and recognize our universal connection and become more compassionate beings…

Want to make your connections to others better? How compassionate are you? Find out the steps to ‘do compassion’ and become more mindful

When crisis strikes and suffering happens our awareness of oneness expands exponentially, Lisa Hayes explores…

We all have individual goals, but how can we achieve them together? Penny Phang explains…

Brene Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

How much time do you spend improving yourself? How much time do you spend consciously accepting who you are as a being? If I just lost a little weight… made a little more money… improved my health… had more inspiring work… lived in a nicer place… THEN I’d be happy. Mike Robbins questions “What if we changed our approach and with as much love, compassion, and vulnerability as possible, just accepted ourselves exactly as we are, right now” – how would that make you feel?